Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws! located?

This family-friendly Noord villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Aruba Racquet Club, Palm Beach, and Stellaris Casino. Eagle Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine W.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation!

Nothing short of amazing, definitely glad we stayed and will visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

5 January 2023

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Great house for multi-generation vacation

We had a great time staying as three generations. The house is just as pictured and described and was fantastic for our trip. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Odete W.

4 September 2023

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Family vacation

The property was better than depicted in the photographs. We had everything we needed and we’re located within minutes to stores, restaurants and beautiful beaches!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

19 July 2023

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Aruba vacation

House had everything we needed. The outside pool area was beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Wallaceburg, On Canada

23 October 2019

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Amazing week in Aruba

House was amazing and lots of room. It was great coming back to the pool after being at the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

29 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

We enjoyed this house. The location is good, although a little residential. Working with Jose and his team was really easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Time

We had a great stay at Carpe Diem. The house was in a great location close to restaurants and wonderful beaches. While we didn’t use the pool much, choosing to enjoy all Aruba has to offer, we enjoyed eating and playing games in the outdoor seating area at night. The house was well stocked and we had zero issues while staying there. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halley C.

28 April 2021

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Great girls weekend!

Jose and rixt were fantastic from time of booking until check out. The house was perfect and very welcoming. The pool was a great escape and was where we spent the majority of our mornings/early afternoons. It was a quick walk to the beach/hotels. Would definitely recommend/go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

William R., Syracuse, USA

10 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

The property is very clean with a nice outdoor patio and pool area. Modern appliances and fully equipped to meet your needs. Daniel was very responsive. The property is only a 4-5 minutes from the high rise Palm Beach area where the main dining and entertainment district is. Would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kirsten m.

7 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aruban perfection!

Nine of us enjoyed an 8 day stay here. There was plenty of room for all. We all commented on how the beds were the most comfortable we had ever slept in! The neighborhood is safe and quiet and the house is in close proximity to all. A quick 2 minute drive to Palm Beach. Jose and his team were attentive and efficient. We would highly recommend this rental. Truly perfection!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

22 June 2021

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Perfect for Our Group

The home was amazing! We were a group of 8 adults. It exceeded all our expectations. Perfect location if you have a rental vehicle to get to anywhere on the island. Very close to beautiful beaches of Palm, Eagle and Arashi. Just a 20 minute drive from the airport. Jose was very friendly and greeted us at check in and check out. He was readily available for any questions or concerns we had. If you are on the fence about this place, book it, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! If travels take me back to Aruba, we will definitely rent this home again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANNA & PATRICK R., White Plains, NY

21 April 2019

Absolutely Fantastic Home!

We were a family of 4 adults and 5 children ages 14, 13, 12, 10 & 7 years old. The pictures of Opal 9 are exactly what it looks like. Clean & well appointed home. Very spacious, huge master bedrooms with bathrooms on point. All of the beds were very comfortable. The pool was a hit with the kids. After a good amount of time on the many beaches we visited, the kids looked forward to jumping in the pool in the afternoon as we sat under the covered patio with a glass of wine watching them all play. Upon arrival, Jose was there to welcome us and give us all of the information we needed on the home. We felt like the home was ours. The alarm was a little tricky but we felt safe enough not to have to arm and disarm everyday. The A/C's in all of the rooms worked perfectly. Shutting them off while we were not home was key to keep us within the range of usage for the week. The tap water is drinking water and delishious if I may add. We were provided with beach towels 2 coolers and 6 beach chairs. This was extremely helpful since we went to a different beach everyday. It took only 2 days to figure out how to get to the main area's of the island. We rented a 12 passenger van which enabled us the liberty to visit all of the many "hot spots". Opal 9 is located approximately 7 minutes from the Ritz and the main road by all of the hotels. We can't even begin to express how much we loved this home. Thank you Jose & Rixt for letting us rent your home. We are hoping to be able to visit again soon! Warmest wishes, The Regan's

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T., Durham NC, USA

10 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, in every way!

From the time I found this property online up until the day we checked out, everything was on point. First, Jose and Rixt answered every question I posed. No matter how small, big, dumb or irrelevant, they answered swiftly and accurately and professionally. Second, check-in / check-out process was smooth. We arrived and were met with professional, friendly attitudes and faces. They explained everything in detail about the property as well as the surrounding area. Third, the property itself is exactly as pictured. We had 9 people comprised of 4 couples and one solo guest. The way the house is laid out gave us all our own personal space. When it came time to convene as a group for breakfast and dinner there was ample space. Electricity and water - There is a weekly allowance for both. If you go over, there is a fee per usage. There is no need to worry, but you do need to be mindful of waste. Each bedroom has its own AC unit, so turn each one off once you leave for the day. Don't turn them back on until you're ready for bed. It literally takes less than 5 mins to cool the bedroom down. Be mindful of your shower time and hot water usage. Remember to turn off the outdoor ceiling fans when you leave for the day. If you don't plan on night swimming, then don't turn on the pool lights. Laundry wise, we hung all of our beach towels on the clothes line. We only washed necessities like underwear and used the dryer for those. Again, just be conscious of your energy and water usage. Lastly, and unrelated to the property, since we had such a large group, we ended up cooking our own breakfast every morning. The stove is easy to figure out, but the oven is tricky. Google is your friend for temp conversion and help figuring out the symbols. For dinner one night I hired Chef Ilja (Chefs Aruba on Facebook) and he served us a 6-Course Dinner Party in the comfort of the house. It cost less to hire him than it would have cost nine of us to go out and eat - and to be honest, we couldn't have gotten a better meal in any restaurant around there. No kidding, the 6-course dinner was so damn good that before he cleaned up and left, we booked him again for two nights later to do his Gourmet Barbecue. We've already discussed that wen we go back to Aruba there are two things that we must do: 1 - Stay at Opal 9 or another Casa Mia property 2 - Hire Chefs Aruba for the best culinary experience ever Thank you again to Jose and Rixt!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bill S.

7 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was just as expected. Well maintained, clean and perfect for our group.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

30 May 2025

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Aruba Family Trip

House was great- extremely clean. Short walk to the beach & main area. Property Manager was nearby & very responsive. Would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALICE L.

4 May 2025

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Fit the bill

I fell in love with this property online. We were looking to travel Aruba and needed a rental that met the needs of 9 family members ranging from 5 to 65 yrs old. Everything was perfect. We loved the private pool, dining space inside and out, the hammock and all of the room for everyone to have their own space. The host Daniel was terrific and quick to respond. The location was convenient with the grocery store within walking distance. We would definitely return as this is a perfect place for an Aruba vacation. Everyone enjoyed our stay here. Great memories had by all.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hetal P.

9 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience

Our group of 9 family had a wonderful time! Daniel was so attentive and caring. He responded to all my questions, not only about the property but even for Aruba with quick response. One time when needed something fixed, he sent the handy man right away and took care of the issue. House is amazing just as listed, pool and patio our favorite and location is prime!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

17 March 2025

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Paradise!

This house is in a wonderful location. Very close to beautiful beaches and fantastic restaurants. It is very quiet. Has a fantastic pool. The area surrounding the pool is very accommodating. A great place to relax and recover from the adventures of the day. The master bedroom is huge and luxurious. All the bedrooms are comfortable and quiet. It was just a wonderful place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

11 October 2024

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Paradise

Awsome trip

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle J.

22 June 2024

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Girls Trip

We had an amazing time for our first girls trip. we did not even want to leave ! our host was very helpful and we will definitely be booking again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

28 March 2024

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Great Experience

Property was as advertised . Clean. Great space . Pool in great shape . Overall a wonderful experience .

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

20 January 2024

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5 star

Jose and Daniel were very accommodating everything was accurate in the listing excited to come back and stay here again next time

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

4 January 2024

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Paradise in Paradise

We had an amazing stay! Everything about the house was absolutely perfect. We received a ton of helpful information about the house and Aruba from the owners before we even left. Check in was easy - Daniel the property manager was prompt and attentive and incredibly helpful. He sat with us at check in and gave lots of local recommendations for food and activities that all were spot on! The house was spotless, well appointed and everything worked. Location is perfect and Ting Wei - the local grocery had everything we needed. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great vacation!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tensae K.

15 December 2023

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Beautiful property

Our stay here was amazing. The house had all the things we needed, communication frlm the team was great, and Daniel (property manager) was so helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Q.

22 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal House and Amenities - Highly Recommend

The house is exactly as advertised. The owner was responsive to anything we needed (which wasn’t much). The place was stocked with great beach towels, and plenty of them. Numerous beach chairs that were good quality and easy to carry. Pool setup was top notch and included rafts, fins, and snorkel equipment. Chairs around pool were comfortable and of nice quality. Outside table was large enough for the 8 of us to eat and play games. The hammock was a real hit with the whole family (ages 11 to 75). Beds were comfortable and pillows were plentiful. Less than a 7 minute drive to multiple beaches (including Palm and Eagle). You should rent a car if you stay here as parking is easy around Aruba and at this house. Kitchen was stocked with everything needed, though the grocery stores around the house were a lot (a lot!) more expensive than the ones near airport and town. Ice maker in freezer was robust and a travel beach cooler was even provided in the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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